How to choose the sports clothing and footwear for all seasons

When choosing a sports clothing should pay attention to the fabric, cut features, the presence of special inserts of a mesh material, and other parameters. Let's look at everything in order.

Fabric and special technology

Previously, the best cloth cotton recognized for sportswear. Now it is also used in the production, but as a rule, in combination with polyester.

The fact that cotton quickly gets wet with sweat and retains moisture on the surface of the fibers, so that you can catch a cold after an intense workout.

On the surface of polyester fibers (PE, PL, Polyester) delayed by 16 times less water droplets, however synthetic clothes dries faster. Elastane (EL, Elastane, spandex) provides good breathability, resistance to dirt and fading.

microfiber polyamide (PA) in the production of sportswear is used, it is measured the (Meryl) or taktel (Tactel). This fabric does not stick to the body and breathable.

The sportswear is often used a two-layer tissue structure. Take two different synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester, spandex or cotton and polyester) and create a special structure within the web when weaving thicker and thinner outside. Due to this, the moisture is removed from the body, it is displayed on the surface, evenly distributed over it quickly evaporates.

Famous brands are constantly developing new technologiesBut they are usually not disclosed. Manufacturers limited reference functions and do not go into details. Here are a few examples:

• Climacool - fabric removes moisture and heat to the surface, provides a micro-ventilation.
• Climalite - a combination of polyester and elastane, light breathable fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin. In these clothes really not hot, it dries quickly.

• Quik Cotton - double weave cloth made of cotton and polyester. The percentage may be different. For example, 63% cotton and 37% polyester.
• Speedwick - which eliminates moisture synthetic fabric of polyester and elastane. It feels like cotton.

• ActivChill - Reebok technology, wherein weaving yarns in the form of a pentagon. The fabric is breathable, provide good ventilation.

In addition, the sports clothing made from synthetic fabrics is very practical. After many washings shirts, leggings and shorts do not lose their shape and color, they do not need ironing. If you exercise frequently - every other day or every day, it will be a great advantage.

Style and compression

Previously sportswear I was associated with a fairly spacious things: Stretched T-shirts and baggy trousers that are too tight and nowhere do not press. Who views on this issue have changed.

Loose clothing is great for home, but during exercise flapping sails around you will interfere. This is a bad influence on the aerodynamic properties, prevents stretching. And if you are, say, roll on the body massage roller with spikes, edge t-shirts rolled under it and it is very annoying.

Pick clothing that fits snugly to the body, but not fits. If you choose synthetic fabrics can not be afraid that the wet T-shirt stick to the body and will interfere.

In addition to the special fabrics and technology in sport things often used mesh inserts: in the underarm area, on the back, on the chest. Grids provide additional ventilation.

For intensive loads suitable compression garment. It not only looks good, but also helps to cope with unusually heavy workouts. Intense running, strength training with heavy weight lifting, training for competitions, as well as a tendency to swelling and varicose veins - all requiring the use of compression underwear.

Easy, uniform compression of the limbs helps the blood vessels to withstand heavy loads. In addition, the compression underwear reduces muscle soreness after exercise and helps to recover faster.

Yet compression things worth keeping in the event of unusual excessive loads. Constant wearing of the garment reduces vascular tone.

Underwear and socks

Cyclists and athletes should consider compression underwear. It has no seams, so that during training you will be able to avoid abrasions and discomfort. Moreover, compression pants uniformly compress muscles thighs and buttocks, reducing soreness after exercise and speeding recovery.

For women especially important pick up proper sports top. While running and jumping breast ligaments are stretched, so that it quickly loses its shape. Age, pregnancy and lactation, and so do not spare your bust, help him even during exercise.

Sports bras are made of the same synthetic material as the clothes, but, as a rule, they are much denser. So it is unlikely to succeed to avoid the wet clothes from sweat (the more it is a T-shirt, so that moisture evaporates is not so effective).

There are several options for sports bras: stretch fabric without cups and divided into the cup. The first version of the kiss just to bust chest and fix it. I like these lamps, although they think that you have absolutely no breasts.

A second embodiment - with cups - suitable for women with large size.

To the top is well supported breasts and squeezed her shoulders, it should be fairly wide straps and wide elastic band at the bottom. Good support breast model with T-shaped and V-shaped backs. Mesh inserts may slightly improve breathability, but still do not expect that the bra will remain dry after an intense workout (this is my experience, maybe someone is not).

There are also special socks for sports. From ordinary socks are different materials and some features of the cut. As clothing, sports socks are not sewn from 100 percent cotton, and any combination of cotton with polyester or polyamide, or polyester and spandex. This means that they are more breathable and wicks away moisture, last longer and do not lose their shape.

In sports socks denser gum, so that they do not slip during training, and a thin and flat seam in the toe area. In order to follow the shape of the feet, toes are divided into right and left.

Features sports shoes

The choice of shoes depends on the type of sport. If you are going to the gym to work with a barbell or dumbbells, do not buy shoes with reinforced soles spring. It should be low (not more than 2-2.5 cm) and no noticeable thickening of the heel. It is also desirable to choose shoes with corrugated (to running shoes do not slide) and flexible enough (to foot it was comfortable) soles.

If you are looking for running shoes, it is worth to consider options with a spring thickened sole. When choosing running shoes should pay attention to several parameters:

• the structure of the foot;
• the surface on which you will run;
• intensity and type of racing.

To determine the characteristics of the foot structure (the degree of pronation), perform the test with a sheet of paper and water. Wet feet and leave a wet mark on the sheet.

If you giperpronatsiya and / or are overweight, it is better to consider running shoes with good shock absorption and arch support. Last soften the blow of the foot on the ground while running and will protect your knees from injury. But if you have a neutral or gipopronatsiya, shoes with arch support is not worth buying: increased risk tuck foot.

The greater weight of the athlete and the less prepared its ligaments and muscles, the more he needs the support of the foot and cushioning. Modern running shoes are different materials used for depreciation: a gel, foam, plastic injection.

High heel reduces the risk of injury Achilles tendonsBut hard part of it should not put pressure on the foot or dig up: all this is fraught with pain and blisters after a workout.

The front of the running shoes should be flexible. In some modern running shoes is completely made of synthetic breathable fabrics. It seems that you're running in socks on a springy soles. It is very comfortable.

At the other shoe in front of the elements are hard, but mostly the top consists of a mesh fabric which is perfectly breathable.

Do not buy the shoes back to back, between his thumb and toe of the shoe should be about 3 mm. While running, stop growing in size. And if the finger will abut against the shoe, you can damage the nail.

When choosing shoes should be remembered, on what coverage and at what time of year you will run. For summer jogging on asphalt, the stadium or the treadmill in the gym suit and shoes with soft soles and thin fabric or a mesh top.

For running on the ground, such as forest paths, need a more rigid shoes with deep tread to protect the foot. Shoes for off-road and trail running are extra protection on the toe to keep you out of the branches and sharp rocks and deep tread and studs.

Running shoes in the autumn, winter and spring also heavier: top mesh materials are replaced by a more compact, waterproof.

Basic set for summer or gym

So, if you decide to go outdoors in the summer or early autumn, you need a basic set of things for different weather

If sunny and hot:

• jersey and shorts of breathable synthetic material;
• light running shoes;
• headdress;
• Sunglasses.

If rain and cool:

• light shirt with long sleeves;
• shorts or leggings;
• Shoes with waterproof uppers;
• a hat with a visor to see the rain did not interfere.

Basic set for spring and autumn

to run in rainy weather dangerous in light clothes: you can catch a cold. All the more necessary to consider, that immunity is somewhat reduced after serious loads.

In warm weather you can wear leggings, T-shirt with long sleeves and a windbreaker. Sports jackets sewn from fabric membrane, through which sweat accumulates under his jacket, and displayed on the surface. At the same time, the upper layer is water jackets and retains heat. Plus is the hood. If it is not, we need light sports cap.

For the late autumn and early spring is useful thermal underwear. Its sew from polypropylene or polyester, by using special weaving, due to which moisture is transferred from the body surface to the fabric. Stitches in thermal underwear are outside, so you can not be afraid of abrasions.

Basic set for winter

Bottom layer - Thermal or synthetic sportswear, the escaping moisture from the body.

Top layer - membrane fabric of the jacket, which, due to micropores, transmits water vapor from the inside, but no water drops from the outside. Vapors from the body penetrates through the first layer of clothing and come to the surface as a vapor.

This technology is used in clothes famous brand Columbia. Jackets labeled Omni-Tech waterproof and different outlet moisture membrane.

Also in the jacket can be additional ventilation in case, if the membrane can not cope with the fumes. If during exercise you sweat heavily, consider this option.

There are several types of membrane jackets:

• Single-layer. The membrane is applied to the fabric and protected by a polyurethane coating. These jackets are suitable for spring, they are very light.
• Dual Layer. In such membrane jackets also applied to the fabric, but does not have a protective coating of polyurethane. Instead, it protects the membrane lining of the grid. These jackets will last longer.
• three-layer. In such jackets membrane is between two tissue layers: the outer layer and the lining. This is the most durable option.

One of the most famous of membranes - Gore-Tex. This material is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with a thin PU-film has high water resistance. Clothing and shoes from this membrane perfectly breathable and wicks away moisture, but is quite expensive.

More modern membrane - eVent. Together PU-protective layer, reducing water vapor permeability, oil substance used here, due to which the membrane pores performed better evaporation. Besporovye membrane like Triple-Point and Sympatex is very well protected from the rain, but rather weakly evaporation body is removed at high humidity.

The ability of the jacket divert sweat heavily influenced not only by the form of the membrane, but also what you put under it.

Under the jacket with the membrane should not wear clothes which are taking away moisture: sports stuff from synthetic materials, or thermal underwear.

If you put down a thick cotton jacket, she will get wet. Sweat will not be effectively displayed on the surface of the jacket, and you train in wet clothes.

Another known technique for winter clothing - Omni-Heat. It is made of aluminum in terms of clothing lining, which is easy to learn Columbia jackets. Aluminum point retain body heat, and the space between them to prevent overheating.

On labels blazers sometimes indicate the temperature at which you will be comfortable to deal with. For example, this jacket -10 ° C and 0 ° for option C.

additional attributes

Sport caps are made of a combination of wool and synthetic materials: polyester, acrylic, polypropylene.

Hats for warmer weather have additional insulation. They are light, good moisture absorption. For severe cold is better to take a cap with warming fleece. Also, in the cold and strong wind you can come in handy balaclava - wool mask covering his face.

If you do not want to train with wet hair, consider a cap with Windstopper membrane. This the pore membrane is printed on the fabric lining. It is well pass water in the vapor state. Also lining and the membrane of such caps is the upper layer, which protects against wind and cold, but allows vapor. As a result, you will not be left with wet hair, but at the same time, the head will be warm.

No less important attribute of winter training - woolen gloves and synthetic materials. There are options with non-slip inserts and special material on the fingers to use smartphones.

That's all. And what do you train? Share your observations about the comfortable sports clothes in the comments.